I know this must come up a lot in these forums but I would like to ask for some help based on what my needs are.
I would like to buy a diamond engagement ring and I know very little about diamonds. I read all about the 4 C''s and lots of other information but I still don''t know what a diamond will look like when I see it in person. I saw some at the jewelery stores around my town but I am not confident that by looking at some information I can tell how good a diamond is.
So on to the needs:
I would like a solitaire ring on a four prong platinum setting with a thin band. The question here is: Is the platinum band better than the white gold band and what are the benefits.
As for the diamond I would like something from a round, 0.5ct to 0.7ct, colourless or near colourless, and I want it to shine alot
(what does the shine depend on?) My budget is around $2500 with the band and its a little flexible.(Being a student allows no heavy expenses and I have been saving for 2 years for this)
I would like your opinions on this and your guidance on what I should buy and where if possible.
Thank you all for your help,
A soon to be "broke" engaged student.
I would like to buy a diamond engagement ring and I know very little about diamonds. I read all about the 4 C''s and lots of other information but I still don''t know what a diamond will look like when I see it in person. I saw some at the jewelery stores around my town but I am not confident that by looking at some information I can tell how good a diamond is.
So on to the needs:
I would like a solitaire ring on a four prong platinum setting with a thin band. The question here is: Is the platinum band better than the white gold band and what are the benefits.
As for the diamond I would like something from a round, 0.5ct to 0.7ct, colourless or near colourless, and I want it to shine alot

I would like your opinions on this and your guidance on what I should buy and where if possible.
Thank you all for your help,
A soon to be "broke" engaged student.